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Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in New Mexico

Gambling surveillance officers and investigators monitor casino floors and back-of-house areas to detect cheating, theft, and other irregular activities involving employees or patrons. They work in casinos, racetracks, and other gambling establishments, using surveillance equipment and direct observation to protect gaming assets and ensure compliance with regulations. In New Mexico the median pay is $36,930 a year, 15% below the national median of $43,370.

$36,930median pay in New Mexico, per year
$31,200–$47,100middle half earn
110employed in New Mexico
$43,370U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.

Skills that matter most

MonitoringCritical ThinkingSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingActive Learning

Knowledge areas

English LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsMathematics (knowledge)AdministrativeEducation and Training

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Licenses and training in New Mexico

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O*NET-SOC 33-9031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Mexico, annual.